So now I'm hoping the stone is carnelian, but I have some beads that I was told are carnelian (photo below) and they sound like glass/hard stone...
Thank you Hollyblue for that information. I tested the metal with 18K acid solution on a black stone, and the scratches look like copper, so I...
Thank you AJ, I appreciate your opinions and information. I didn't realize carnelians fluoresce blue, bluish white, or yellow green depending on...
I'm puzzled about the metal used for the setting and the silvery-brown nuggets, and if the nuggets are cast, or just pieces of metal that were...
Thank you so much, Lucille, for all your comments. [edit] I think #1 is my favorite also because it's so unusual and sort of organic -- I couldn't...
You could probably use another kind of polishing cream.
Thank you, Pearls.
Thank you evelyb. I thought the second brooch has an amber stone because it fluoresces under UV light, or does carnelian fluoresce also?
I see what you mean.
Thank you Bookahtoo. I use my Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Affinity Photo for editing on my laptop.
Thank you, Kiko. I just used the Simichrome on a cloth to polish the MOP after the acetone, then buffed it with a clean soft cloth to remove any...
I have a few questions on the 3 brooches below and would be most grateful for any information the jewelry experts could provide. I've done some...
Your carved MOP earrings are gorgeous. I've used acetone to clean carved MOP buttons (photo below) and wonder if the remaining yellowish stuff on...
I discovered this thread when I posted something else recently and have enjoyed looking at everyone's photos. The photo below is one that I just...
Great, I'll look forward to that.
So true! I'd love to see photos of some of your old Christmas paper. I don't collect old Christmas wrapping paper, but do have a small collection...
Good idea, thanks.
Thank you, Lucille. If I have a chance to communicate with the buyer I may be able to find out what she does with the paper. Based on things I've...
I appreciate your advice, J Dagger, and congratulations on the amazing amount your pen sold for! I hadn't thought about trying to find out what...
I agree, it is a tricky decision to make. With this second group of paper, I'm thinking I may start the auction at $95-$100, or list the sheets...
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